Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cast a pall over something
idiom
/kæst ə pɔl ˈoʊvər ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
Definition
To create a feeling of sadness, gloom, or disappointment over a situation or place.
Examples
- The news of the accident cast a pall over the festivities.
- Her failure to win the competition cast a pall over the team’s celebration.
Meaning
This phrase is used to describe when something negative affects the mood or atmosphere of an event or situation, causing others to feel somber or troubled.
Synonyms
- darken
- sadden
- overshadow
- dampen
